1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be
painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your
work, your friends, and your entertainments. But I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when
speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget
it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could easily
crush the bones in your hand, and yet I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might
be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow
old.

10. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please.
Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so. ALWAYS!

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A fun video we did for the printing company we use (you may need to turn the volume way up when we are talking, then back down the rest of the time):